There are few places in South America that will offer the ideal combination for two of the most coveted species together in the same trip, peacock bass and vampire fish (Payara). Akuani River lodge is a place that provides all the comforts of a Lodge deep in the Colombian jungle while getting to know the Sikuani and Piaroa indigenous communities along with out of this world scenery and some of the best fishing the country has to offer.
The Orinoquía Region is one of the five natural regions of Colombia, belonging to the Orinoco River watershed. The region covers most of the area of the states of Meta, Arauca, Casanare, and Vichada.
The ecosystems of the region are tropical savanna with gallery forests, and wetlands along the rivers. The region has 3 national parks: National Park of Serranía de la Macarena, National Park of El Tuparro and National Park of Morichales de Paz de Ariporo.
The Orinoco is one of the longest rivers in South America, 1,330 miles in length. Its drainage basin covers 340,000 square miles. 76.3% of it exists in Venezuela, with the remainder in Colombia. The Orinoco and its tributaries are the major transportation system for eastern and interior Venezuela and Colombia.
Welcome to Colombia and Akuani River lodge, a unique destination targeting the two kings of the jungle – peacock bass and payara.
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